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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.08, 120.06 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.08, 120.06 and 71.56 is: 98.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.08 : 120.06 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.08/120.06 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.08x = 120.06 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.08x = 8,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,591.49/87.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.66

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